Sermons on Prodigal Children:

Staying In Step (Mother's Day 2010).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit is at work in godly mothers who strive to raise their children the way that they are to go so that they will not depart from it. ... . This sermon tells the story of George Foreman's mother.

STAYING IN STEP (Mother's Day 2010) Text: John 14:23 – 29 John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Fifth Commandment (5 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Again I want to remind you that God has just delivered the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage. They could not deliver themselves, but God, by His marvelous grace delivered them.

Now, as a new nation was beginning to be established, God gave these laws to them so they would know how to govern themselves. Why? Because a country cannot exist without regulations and laws. Some people today feel these laws are now archaic. Illus:Those who feel that we are past the age ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Father Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 16, 2022

Based on Malachi 4:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers - men & fathers in particular - to consider what it means to have their hearts turned toward the Lord & toward their children.

“THE HEART OF A FATHER” Malachi 4:4-6 FBCF – 5/15/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Heart problems – big health risk for many people. Leading cause of death in men & women in US. I’ve seen results of heart disease many times. - 25 yrs as firefighter – CPR many times – as recently as this past ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Little While Forgot You Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 1, 2021

God never leaves anyone and nor forsakes forever. His love endures and long-lasting in our life situations. Are you feeling distressed. Here is the promise for you and your children.

Text: Isaiah 54:1-14 Theme: A Little While "For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back.” (Isaiah 54:7). I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and His love endures forever. Happy Labours day. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Between Good And Evil

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020

When we consider all the current events that are taking place, we are not to be alarmed. There will be a final battle between good and evil and God has promised that He will prevail and so will His children.

Heavenly Father, as we prepare to embark on another year, we ask that you give us a fresh revelation of you and your Word. We ask for direction and guidance into our destiny and the ability to see new territories and new opportunities that you have for us. We ask for prophetic insight that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Women In The Pulpit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 4, 2018

Does the Bible prohibit women from being pastors and teachers in the church? Does the Bible say that women can only teach other women and children? Let's try to figure it out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 10:9-48, John 18:28, Acts 18:18-28, 1 Corinthians 11:1-15, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon for children designed to lead them to Jesus. This message illustrates how God takes bad things away from us and replaces the bad things with good gifts.

Characters: 1. A homeless man 2. Jesus Props: 1. Five Pillows 2. Five pillowcases that have the following words written in large letters with black ink: Sadness, Fear, Worry, Sickness, and Sin. 3. Five gift-wrapped packages that say: Joy, Faith, Hope, Healing, and Salvation. Illustrated ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Walks On The Water Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2017

They saw Jesus walking to them; walking on the water. He had seen their desperate condition, and He was concerned for them, like a father for his children. He came to them, walking on the sea.

-Spring, AD 29- Sea of Galilee Lesson: Walks on the Water Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:15-21 -Matthew- 22 Immediately Jesus told his followers to get into the boat and go ahead of him across the lake. He stayed there to send the people home. 23 After he had sent them away, he went ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21, Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prompte Et Sincere

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 1, 2016

This is a "Independence Day" sermon. This sermon is about how God has given us freedom from sin, not freedom to sin, and opens to us the glorious right to serve him as His children.

PROMPTE ET SINCERE Romans 6: 12-23 June 29, 2014 Independence Day Several months ago I began to put the words “COR MEUM TIBI OFFERO DOMINE PROMPTE ET SINCERE” on the top of our bulletin. I remember asking if anyone knew what those words meant and I challenged the congregation to find ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020

Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 10, 2019

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the blueprint of God the Father given to His children as instructions to live purposefully, meaningfully, and productively for His everlasting glory of which we will be part of in His eternal kingdom.

For Better or Worse? (1 Cor. 11:17-34) Since the beginning of July, we have been following a series called Living in God’s Great Plan. Although aimed at construction of building, teaching was on living faithfully, obediently, and courageously. If we are to live in a great plan, we need to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomers

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Aug 23, 2022

It is Gods desire that all of His children become Overcomers! To live a Victorious Christian Life, but just because we are Christians does not guarantee the absence of problems but does guarantee Victory in Christ!

Overcomers I John 5:1-5 How to become an overcomer 1) Overcomer is one that believes that Jesus Christ is the son of God. Throughout time there have been many that do not believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. There was a you tube video the other day where a woman was casting out a demon in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 2:26, Revelation 3:12, Revelation 12:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other